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Laurens · LaurensAfter a one-year hiatus, the Piedmont Blues and Roots Festival will make its return to the Laurens Historic Square. The second festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 4 and will feature a couple of familiar faces and voices in Veronika Jackson and local musician Hunter Holmes. The festival is set to run from 2-8 p.m. The City of Laurens also recently announced its plans for its annual July 3 Independence Day “Freedom Fest” celebration, which wil…See the Story
Blues Fest returns May 4; Freedom Fest strikes with Bowling for Soup
Laurens · LaurensGray Court has a new town councilman following Tuesday’s special election. Brian Carter defeated Billy Pearson by five votes (25-20) to win the at-large seat. The results are unofficial until certified by the S.C. Elections Board. The two were running for the seat formerly occupied by Joy Neal Craine, who resigned after moving out of Gray Court’s town limits. Craine was elected to council in 2020, and Carter will complete the rest of her four-ye…See the Story
Carter wins seat on Gray Court council
Laurens · LaurensA six-day manhunt for a South Carolina couple wanted for the April 10 murder of a Laurens woman ended Tuesday with arrests in Michigan. Jerod Keykendall Harris, 42, and Adreanna Nichole Simmons, 33, have both been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime in the shooting death of Patricia Sue Owens at her Camp Circle residence in Laurens. Harris and Simmons are in custody at a Michigan detention center awaiting extrad…See the Story
Couple arrested in connection with Laurens murder
Laurens · LaurensCOLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina National Guard is pleased to announce their selection of the new State Command Chief Warrant Officer, U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Martin D. Jennings, effective April 12, 2024. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Martin D. Jennings is a native of Clinton, South Carolina. He enlisted in the South Carolina Army National Guard (SCARNG) in March 1990 and was appointed as an Army Warrant Officer in February 1999. Jennings…See the Story
Jennings named South Carolina National Guard’s new Command Chief Warrant Officer
Laurens · LaurensLaurens Police are investigating the alleged murder of a 46-year-old woman who was found dead Wednesday afternoon in her residence. The LPD identified the victim as Patricia Owen, who was discovered at her home on the 90 block of Camp Circle at Lurey Street. Soon after being called to the scene, police began investigating the incident as a homicide. The S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is assisting with the investigation. In a release, the L…See the Story
LPD investigating murder of Laurens woman
Laurens · LaurensLaurens, South Carolina Michael Flynn “Mike” Moates, age 73, of Laurens, and husband of Janice Marie Hall Moates, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at his home. Born in Laurens, he was the son of the late W.J. and Idethel Francis Moates. Mike retired from Byars Machine Shop with 44 years of service and had recently worked part time at Walker Muffler Shop. Mike was a master engine builder, racing for years himself, and as the #1 pit cre…See the Story
Michael Flynn “Mike” Moates
Laurens · LaurensThe Cross Hill Fire Department is back online following a reorganization that began this past January with the election of a new board. Board President Lonnie Wilson told members of the Laurens County Council at their regular meeting Monday night that the department has exceeded its goals since going back into service on Feb. 27. “I’m proud of where we are at this point,” Wilson said, referring to Cross Hill’s current roster of 31 volunteer fire…See the Story
